Year after year, Crow's Nest has been honored with awards for excellence in cuisine, service, and for this unique, breathtaking location. In addition we are proud to be officially recognized as responsible stewards of the environment and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We are grateful to you, our loyal guests for making this possible.

Thank you!

2018 Good Times "Best of Santa Cruz" Awards

Best Appetizers

Best Calamari (every year!)

Best Salad

Best Happy Hour

Best Bar Food Runner Up

Best Clam Chowder Runner Up

Best Date Night Restaurant Runner Up

Best Patio Dining Runner Up

Best Wine List Runner Up

Best Seafood Runner Up

. . . and proud to be Runner Up for Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz!

2018 Santa Cruz Waves "Swellies" Award

Favorite Place to Dine with a View!

2017 Good Times "Best of Santa Cruz" Awards

Best Happy Hour

Best Appetizers

Best Calamari (year after year)

Best Salad

Best Bar Food Runner Up

Best Clam Chowder Runner Up

Best Date Night Restaurant Runner Up

Best Patio Dining Runner Up

Best Seafood Runner Up

. . . and best of all, Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz. . . again!

2016 Good Times "Best of Santa Cruz" Awards

Best Happy Hour

Best Bar Food

Best Calamari (year after year)

Best Salad

Best Date Night Runner Up

Best Patio Dining Runner Up

Best Seafood Runner Up

Best Brunch Runner Up

Best Bar Runner Up

Best Wine List Runner Up

Best Clam Chowder Runner Up

. . . and best of all, Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz!

2015 Good Times "Best of Santa Cruz" Awards

Best Calamari (always!)

Best Soup, Appetizers and Clam Chowder Runner Up

Best Bar Food Runner Up

Best Date Night Restaurant in Santa Cruz Runner Up

Best Patio Dining Runner Up

. . . and to top it off, Best Seafood in Santa Cruz!

2015 Santa Cruz Sentinel Readers' Choice Awards

Best Calamari

Best Food with Live Music Runner Up

Best Chowder Honorable Mention

. . . and don't forget, Best Restaurant to Watch Sunsets.

2014 Good Times "Best of Santa Cruz" Awards

Best Comedy Show

Best Calamari

Best Outdoor Dining

Best Appetizer Runner Up

Best Music Venue: Bar/Restaurant Runner Up

Best Seafood Runner Up

. . . and thank you for voting us Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz Runner Up.